The Vanish line of cleaning products for the care of carpets and rugs is presented on the Russian market.
This article provides instructions for using Vanish for carpet cleaning: how to dilute and in what proportions, how to use.
Which one to choose: product description, consumer reviews
A properly selected product will help you deal with various stains on your own and will also keep your flooring clean and fresh for a long time.
When choosing a suitable product, you should focus on your own needs. Suitable for cleaning carpet from dirt and stains:
Vanish Gold shampoo for manual cleaning
Vanish Gold shampoo is designed to remove dirt and dust from large areas of carpet by hand.
Excellent for removing unpleasant odors, animal hair and hair . Maintains a fresh and clean appearance for a long time. Available in minimal dosage. Reviews of the application can be read here.
Moistened powder
Vanish moisturizing powder is intended for dry cleaning of coatings. Removes unpleasant odors well and gives the product a fresh look.
Thanks to the active ingredients in the composition, the powder penetrates deeply into the pile and pushes dirt particles to the surface, from which it can be easily removed with a vacuum cleaner. Does not require pre-mixing with water.
Reviews of the use of the product can be found here.
Stain remover spray Oxy
Carpet stain remover spray from Vanish is designed for local removal of stains from any carpet surfaces. The manufacturer of the brand product recommends using the spray immediately when a stain appears on the carpet .
Liquid stain remover also easily copes with old and unknown stains. Convenient to use and further storage.
You will find reviews about the use of the product here.
Active foam Gold
Active carpet cleaning foam from Vanish is designed to remove stubborn and difficult stains in frequently traveled areas (hallway, kitchen, stairwell, hallway).
When diluted, the active ingredients of the foam allow you to get rid of fresh dirt , as well as dust and light dirt.
Reviews can be found here.
For everyday cleaning, use liquid formulations or concentrates. They contain a minimal amount of chemicals and do not affect the structure of the carpet or its color.
Powder or shampoo can draw out dust as much as possible from the depths of the pile, but with their help it is difficult to remove old dirt and old stains of unknown origin.
To combat stains, a stain remover spray is used . Instructions for its use are given in detail on the packaging. If you follow its sequence, you can achieve good results, thereby avoiding going to the dry cleaner for a long time.
Operating principle
The mechanism of action, safety and effectiveness of the product are determined by its constituent parts. The instructions for use indicate the presence of the following components:
- 5% oxygen bleaches;
- anionic surfactants;
- nonionic surfactants;
- enzymes;
- zeolites;
- aromas;
- disinfectants;
- polycarboxylates.
The combined substances create a highly effective bleaching, antibacterial and hypoallergenic laundry liquid with a pleasant smell. Thanks to these properties, Vanish is approved for treating carpets in homes with children under 3 years of age. Knowing how to remove stains and dust from a dirty carpet will prevent many diseases and help you maintain regular cleanliness. The product is recommended for monthly use or immediate stain removal.
Advantages and disadvantages of Vanish for carpets
Housewives who have started using Carpet Vanish note the high quality of the products. Positive feedback is related to this:
- Economical - it is consumed slowly, so 1 bottle is enough for at least 2 months.
- No chlorine. It is possible to clean colored light skies without losing color.
And also shampoo, spray, powder:
- removes many types of contaminants:
- fats, cosmetics, herbs;
- is in the middle price category;
- does not harm health, does not cause allergic reactions even in people with a predisposition to pathology.
Despite the list of good reviews, Vanish also has its downsides. It is not recommended to use the product for cleaning delicate fabrics, metal and wood surfaces, leather upholstery, and leather retention. It is important to wash off the resulting stains promptly, as they are not effective against long-term stains.
What is needed besides the product itself?
Once the product has been chosen, you should think about the equipment without which it will be impossible to achieve good results.
What you will need:
- plastic bucket 5 l;
- soft foam sponge;
- medium hard hand brush;
- hygroscopic cloth to collect moisture;
- household vacuum cleaner;
- household gloves.
Safety precautions
All household chemicals contain components that can cause an allergic reaction or irritation to the skin. Vanish is no exception. Before using any cleaning product, even if the packaging says it is completely hypoallergenic, you should use rubber gloves. It would also be a good idea to wear a protective mask or respirator.
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If there are small children and pets in the house, they should not be allowed into the room during treatment.
How to clean properly: method of use at home
Before you start cleaning the coating with any chosen Vanish product, you should remove all large and small objects from it. Then use a vacuum cleaner to collect debris and dust.
Cleaning with moistened Vanish powder:
- Shake the powder package vigorously to prepare it for use.
- Using a brush, apply a thin layer of powder over the entire surface.
- Leave for 30 minutes.
Vanish Moistened carpet cleaning powder should only be used in its pure form. It is recommended to insert disposable bags into the vacuum cleaner to collect waste material, dust and dirt.
Removing stains with a spray:
If the stain is fresh (spilled juice, tea, coffee, paint, etc.), first remove the liquid from the surface with a dry cloth or napkin.- Using a spray bottle, apply the spray to the entire “affected” area of the carpet.
- Using a brush, rub the product into the pile using smooth circular movements.
- Allow the product to absorb (no more than 5 minutes).
- Clean the treated area with a dry, clean cloth.
- If the stain is not removed the first time, repeat the stain removal process again.
Wet cleaning with Vanish Gold manual cleaning shampoo:
- Pour 0.9 liters of warm water into the container.
- Add 100 gr. Household product in a bucket of water, stir.
- Then beat the foam with a sponge (it is needed for further processing).
- Using a sponge, apply the foamy product in a circular motion over the entire surface or a separate dirty area.
- Leave the shampoo until completely dry (on average 2 hours).
If there are old stains or dirt on the carpet, it is better to apply a concentrated product to them for 2-3 minutes before treatment. This will make cleaning and stain removal easier.
Daily cleaning with Vanish Gold active foam:
- Shake the foam canister.
- Remove the cap and spray the product onto the carpet.
- Use a sponge to spread the product over the entire pile using smooth circular movements.
- Let dry.
Carpet finishing: Vacuum up any remaining cleaning product. If necessary, vacuum the surface again.
Necessary equipment
For the procedure, in addition to Vanish itself, you will need special cleaning equipment, namely:
- a soft sponge with which you will foam and apply the product to the surface;
- brush for cleaning difficult stains;
- a clean, dry cloth to remove excess moisture from the surface;
- rubber gloves to protect hands;
- vacuum cleaner.
What else do you need to know?
General recommendations for all types of Vanish products are as follows:
Do not use cleaning products on handmade carpets.- Before starting work, test the product on an invisible area of the carpet.
To do this, apply the product and wait a few minutes. Rub a clean cloth over the treated surface; if the paint from the carpet has not migrated to the rag, then the product can be cleaned. - Carry out dry cleaning in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not walk on the carpet while the product is active.
- Dry the treated surface thoroughly.
Dry cleansing powder
This product is convenient for cleaning products made from natural fibers - wool and viscose, and other products that are not desirable to get wet. Dry cleaning powder is suitable for thick, massive coatings that are difficult to dry; the same product is used as a means for caring for upholstery of upholstered furniture.
Vanish powder can be used not only for washing, but also for cleaning carpets.
Wet dry cleansing powder does not need to be diluted; it is a ready-to-use product. Shake the box, then distribute the powder evenly over the surface, rubbing in with a brush. Next, you need to let the product dry on the carpet. If you open the windows, it will take about half an hour. Make sure the wet powder is dry and vacuum the surface.
What to do if the remedy did not help?
Judging by customer reviews, Vanish for carpets has not helped everyone. And this is not surprising, because sometimes even professional dry cleaning cannot cope with stains that they have already tried to remove on their own.
Therefore, before you start treating the emerging contaminants, you should weigh the pros and cons, and then make the right decision.
Cleaning industry experts do not recommend starting cleaning yourself if:
- old stains and unknown location;
- there are old and heavily greasy places;
- There are places where pets constantly defecate.
In such cases, special equipment, professional detergents and stain removers are used.
Precautionary measures
Vanish is considered a fairly aggressive product. When using it, you must adhere to certain safety precautions.
This:
- When performing all manipulations, you must use waterproof rubber gloves.
- Before starting the procedure, open the windows in the room. The room should be well ventilated.
- While the substance applied to the coating is drying, you should not approach the carpet in order to minimize contact with the aggressive agent.
- Carefully remove any Vanish residue from the product at the final stage of the procedure.
- Do not allow animals or small children into the room where the procedure was performed. For them, the concentration of the substance remains quite high and unsafe. They will be allowed to enter the premises only after proper ventilation.
Top 3 analogues: how to use them, what is the price?
Vanish remains the undoubted leader in the household products market. But besides this manufacturer, there are a large number of alternative products in different price categories .
Shampoo 5+
A leading product in its category. The product of a domestic manufacturer is used both concentrated and diluted. Cost: 120 rubles per 500 ml.
Consumers highlighted the following positive characteristics:
- easily dissolves;
- effectively removes unpleasant odors;
- easily copes with dust and dirt;
- has antistatic properties;
- Can be used in washing vacuum cleaners.
HELP
An affordable option that will not only save your budget, but will also perfectly remove difficult stains. Used as a stain remover: applied to the contaminated area, washed off with water using a foam sponge. Cost 75 rubles per 500 ml.
Product advantages:
- Available in aerosol form;
- eliminates difficult stains;
- copes well with odors.
Minuses:
- acrid odor;
- Not suitable for general cleaning, only as a stain remover.
Amway Cleaner
Concentrated cleaner from Amway is an environmentally friendly product that can easily clean any floor coverings and upholstery fabrics. Cost from 600 rubles per 1 liter.
Pros:
- quality meets European standards;
- effective in combating stubborn stains and various odors;
- Suitable for all types of carpets.
Cons: high cost.
Features of application
Using Vanish for carpet cleaning should be based on the equipment you have, because with a wet vacuum cleaner, cleaning the palace is much easier.
How to hand wash a carpet with liquid shampoo
Before starting treatment, carefully read the instructions for use (on the back of the package) and do a test in a small area. This will allow you to evaluate the quality of the paint on the palace/upholstery and protect it from damage.
Next, follow the following algorithm:
- Vacuum thoroughly using full power.
- Prepare a cleaning solution. To dilute Vanish for manual cleaning of soiled carpets, pour it into a water container at 30-40 ° C in a ratio of 1: 9. (Recommended dose: 100 ml Vanish in 900 ml water).
- Carefully spread the solution over the surface and let it dry completely, then vacuum thoroughly.
Useful in autumn and spring, when humidity is high and air temperature is low.
Cleaning the carpet with a vacuum cleaner
The method of applying liquid carpet powder with a special product like Kercher is simple and requires a small amount of product:
- Thoroughly vacuum the surface of the carpet or sofa that needs to be treated.
- Dissolve 1.5 caps of Vanisha in 1 liter of water.
- Pour the resulting product into the container of a vacuum cleaner or Karcher and vacuum again.
Once it is completely dry, vacuum the product again to remove any dissolved debris.
Tips for caring for carpets
With proper and regular care of any carpet, its service life can be significantly increased.
To do this you need to follow the rules:
- At least 2 times a week, vacuum up dust and small particles of dirt.
- Do not allow walking on carpeted surfaces in outdoor shoes.
- After washing the floors, let them dry then lay carpets and rugs.
- Periodically lift the floor covering and remove dust underneath it.
- Place rubber circles under furniture legs, if they are on carpet, to prevent dents.
- Any defects (holes, unraveling of weaving) should be immediately restored, darned, and sealed with suitable material.
- When wet cleaning, do not use water above 40 degrees, otherwise you can damage the pile and disrupt the structure of the material.
- Do not rub against the lint with brushes or rags.
- Do not use hard brushes for dry carpet cleaning.
- Remove spilled liquid and fresh dirt immediately, preventing them from penetrating deep into the pile.
- Before using any detergent or cleaning product, test it on an invisible area first.
How to remove stains from coffee, juice and other complex compounds using Vanish spray
The maximum effect is observed when removing fresh stains from berries or tea. Old dirt can also be cleaned with a spray, but this may require repeating the procedure. The composition is suitable for removing stains left by pets. Special aromatic additives will wean your animal from a bad habit that makes you uncomfortable. The substance can be used on products with long pile. Thanks to its special formula, it is easy to remove from any coating.
Using vanish spray in stages:
- Preparing the area before cleaning. Preliminary mechanical treatment with a vacuum cleaner, brush or cloth.
- Spray distribution on the coating.
- Leave the solution on the area for no longer than 5 minutes.
- Removing a tool. To do this, you can use a clean cloth or brush. A small rug can be rinsed under running water.
- Final procedure. Residues of the composition are removed using a vacuum cleaner.
The spray will relieve you from the difficulty of cleaning stains on pile coverings and keep your home clean.
Advantages
At a relatively low price, the product has a number of advantages necessary to completely clean almost any fabric surface. Among the main advantages are:
- High degree of efficiency.
- Surface disinfection, destruction of bacteria.
- Safety of constituent elements.
- Convenience and ease of use.
- Small price.
- Effective washing
Now let's talk about how to use vanish for different purposes and what you need for this.
Fast and effective carpet cleaning
To cope with such a task as cleaning a carpet with Vanish, you need to take into account several important points. First of all, you need to decide which type of Vanish is best to use and how to breed it
In addition, a number of other details are taken into account.
Methods of application
The choice of method depends on the type of product:
- shampoo intended for hand washing (regular, antibacterial);
- shampoo suitable for washing vacuum cleaners;
- dry powder.
Active foam belongs to a separate group. It is available in cans.
How to properly use against stains
Vanish aerosol is used to remove stains. It is able to cope even with difficult-to-remove stains.
Instructions for its use are as follows:
- The carpet is being vacuumed.
- The spray is sprayed onto the contaminated area.
- The product is rubbed into the coating with a soft brush.
- Wait a maximum of five minutes.
- Removed with a soft cloth.
Preliminary processing
Before applying detergent, you need to clean the carpet from dust and debris. You can take it outside and knock it out, or just use a vacuum cleaner.
Note! You need to vacuum not only the front side of the carpet, but also the back side. This way you can avoid the formation of dirty spots on the floor during cleaning.
Before starting, it is also necessary to check the reaction of the material to the product. This can be done on an inconspicuous area of the carpet - apply and wait a few minutes. If no changes have occurred in the color or structure of the fiber, then processing can begin.
Cleaning steps
To achieve maximum effect, the first thing you need to do is carefully study the instructions and only then start cleaning. In such a matter as getting rid of stains, there is no need to rush; it is better to spend a little time studying and then enjoy the result, rather than chaotically trying to rub the product into the carpet pile. Before proceeding to the main steps, thanks to which any housewife will learn how to properly wash and remove stains from a rug, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary equipment.
So, what do you need:
- large and comfortable sponge;
- bottle of detergent;
- small brush of medium hardness;
- latex gloves;
- vacuum cleaner.
This simple kit is needed to quickly get rid of any type of pollution yourself at home. Reviews from housewives say that after using this unique product they no longer had to spend money on expensive professional cleaning services. Now let's move on directly to the main steps that will help facilitate the whole process. So, the main steps, the observance of which will allow you to achieve the desired result:
First of all, you need to get rid of the dust that settles on the carpet over time. To do this, you need to take it outside and beat it thoroughly; if this is not possible, then you can vacuum it, but you need to do this carefully, and it’s better to start from the wrong side. Remember, if you ignore this step, additional use of Vanish may result in new stains appearing on the upholstery or carpet; Now you can proceed to the second stage, in which you will need to dilute the detergent with water. To achieve the best result, it is better to adhere to the following proportions - take only 20 ml for 180 ml of warm water. Vanisha. There is one condition - do not use hot water, remember, the water temperature should not exceed thirty-five degrees. The resulting mixture must be thoroughly beaten until a thick foam forms; in fact, we need it to clean the surface of the carpet; Decide what will be more convenient for you - a porous sponge or a brush with soft and long bristles. After the choice is made, take a little foam and distribute it evenly on the surface of the rug or upholstered furniture. It's best to avoid over-wetting and only use foam, not water. Over time, the foam may settle, it’s okay, just foam it again; Now you will need a brush, with which you will need to rub the previously applied foam directly into the carpet fibers. Please note that movements should be circular and not chaotic. The uniqueness of the foam lies in the fact that during penetration it absorbs all particles of dust, due to which such easy cleaning occurs; And the last stage. The applied foam should dry thoroughly. It is impossible to specifically indicate the time, since it directly depends on the density of the pile and the amount of foam applied. Many experts agree that you should not wait too long, since during drying the carpet can absorb too much moisture, which is unacceptable
During such an important process, no one should walk on the palace, and the room in which it is located should be well ventilated.
Do not press on the brush, in order to avoid smearing accumulated dust on the foam, you need to act delicately. All stages are quite simple to perform and, as you may have already noticed, do not require much effort and time, so you can now clean upholstered furniture and rugs at home.
Conclusion
Try the method of washing a carpet with shampoo or other Vanish products, and you will want to use it constantly. This is a budget and simple alternative to expensive dry cleaning. Regular treatment of carpets with Vanish will help maintain cleanliness and prevent the appearance of stubborn stains.
Remember that a clean carpet means health, warmth, coziness and comfort in your home!
